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first up

idiom
Meaning

Firstly; before anything else.

Examples
SIMPLE

First up, we need to clean the kitchen.

CONTEXTUAL

First up on our meeting agenda, we will discuss the budget for the new project.

COMPLEX

First up, the committee must address the legal concerns before they can approve the final proposal for the city park.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    blink first

    To be the first party in some situation to give in or back down.

  2. 02

    cast the first stone

    To act self-righteously in accusing another person, believing oneself to be blameless.

  3. 03

    come first

    To win first place in a competition.

  4. 04

    director of first impressions

    A receptionist.

  5. 05

    feet first

    In the manner of a deceased person (i.e., dead).

  6. 06

    first among equals

    A person or position that is formally of equal rank to others in a group, but nonetheless takes a leading role within that group.

  7. 07

    first and last

    A person's combined given name and surname.

  8. 08

    first annual

    Being the first occurrence of an event that is scheduled or hoped to become annual.

Last updated April 17, 2026